Getting hooked-up is one of the most dangerous situations you can experience on a trawler. Be prepared. Knowing what you and your crew need to do can save lives.

Our regulatory program is prepared annually and contains details of planned and completed changes to our regulatory instruments.

Marine incidents are defined by relevant Australian laws and include a number of different types of incidents.

A guide for domestic commercial vessels

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in South Australia in the register below.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Marine Order 28 (Operations standards and procedures) and download a copy of the full report.

Dispersants can be effective response tools. Use of dispersants is dependent on many factors including timing, properties of the oil, and logistics.

Trajectory models can help predict spill behaviour in the marine environment. If you are from one of our National Plan partner agencies, you can request a spill trajectory model when an oil or chemical spill occurs.

Find local suppliers of fuel oil in Tasmania.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

A contractor working on a vessel fell into the water whilst disembarking due to the gap between the wharf and the vessel.  A safe means of access to the vessel was not provided.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

AMSA approved Training Organisations currently delivering the personal survival techniques for international qualifications.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the fire prevention and fire fighting—basic training.

AMSA approved training organisations currently delivering the security awareness training

A powered barge with a mounted crane became unstable and capsized in 3.5 metres of water during lifting operations of a concrete structure.

A passenger vessel collided with an unseen rock, resulting in the injury of a passenger. The master navigated the vessel into unfamiliar waters that was not a normal or planned part of the passenger tour experience, and not authorised by the tour company. Owners and operators should ensure masters continue to conform to the planned or authorised route for the services they offer.

A summary of discharge standards under MARPOL and local regulations if you are operating your vessel in Australian waters.

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.